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How to bid on an Agilent HPLC-MS for the Department of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, needs a new Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS). This is a brand-name-only requirement because the new system must be fully compatible with existing Agilent equipment and proprietary MassHunter software.
The contract is for a firm-fixed-price, covering all supplies, labor, and services. This includes delivery, unloading, storage, installation, and final setup of the system at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Building 644, Room L139, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 09, 2026. All offers must be submitted by email no later than September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
Proposals should be sent to Candice Snow ([email protected]), Alejandro Quiles ([email protected]), and Brian Algeo ([email protected]). The email subject line must be "FA8601-26-Q-0074, Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)". A confirmation of receipt should be sent within 24 hours; if not received, contact all three points of contact.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for Agilent or authorized Agilent resellers. If you are an authorized reseller, you must provide a manufacturer authorization letter verifying your ability to sell the system to the Government.
The required product service code is 6630 and the NAICS code is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The system must be made and assembled in the United States, adhering to Buy American Act and qualifying-country product requirements.
How to respond
Proposals must be submitted as a single email not exceeding 5 MB. Attachments must be in PDF, DOCX, or XLSX format; compressed files are not permitted. Your proposal needs to include a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal, demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work.
Key information to include in your proposal: company details (name, address, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, TIN), point-of-contact information, proposal number, date, and validity period. You must also provide a technical description, manuals, data sheets, or product literature to show compliance with each SOW requirement. A complete price schedule matching the CLIN structure, total evaluated price, and completed offeror representations and certifications, including country-of-origin information, are also required. Itemized firm-fixed-price information with extended totals, including shipping, unloading, and final setup, is necessary. Payment terms are Net 30, and progress payments are not authorized.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your proposal clearly addresses every requirement in the Statement of Work. Do not simply restate the government's requirements; provide specific details and evidence of how your offer meets them. Since this is a Brand Name Only solicitation, focus on demonstrating full compatibility with existing Agilent equipment and MassHunter software.
Confirm your company has an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Additionally, this acquisition requires Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1. You must have a current CMMC Level 1, or higher, self-assessment recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System at the time of award. Waivers, grace periods, and Plans of Action and Milestones are not permitted, so ensure this is in place before submitting your offer.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.